Willan Academy of Music

My daughter has studied guitar with Mr. Kenji for four years and continues to amaze friends and family with her increasing skill level. I give full credit to the expert, kid-​friendly, and always age-​appropriate instruction she receives. The best thing about this school is the number one ideal: that the kids enjoy playing music. This is stressed (mostly to the parents lol) above all else. Performing at a recital is just «sharing with everyone what you’ve learned,“and I can honestly say that the parents who send their kids to this school are a warm and friendly group who are genuinely supportive of everyone’s musical journey.
As a result, this academy is churning out some pretty accomplished young musicians. It is amazing to watch not only my own daughter, but all of the other students progress from plinking out Twinkle Twinkle Little Star as toddlers to playing complex pieces in only a few short years. I would highly recommend Willan Academy if your child is interested in learning the guitar, and loves music.

I can’t express with words what an amazing experience this has been for my son. He absolutely loves the guitar class and teacher. The students learn very quickly in a no-​pressure fun and hands on environment. Kenji, my son’s teacher has always been beyond magnificent. I highly recommend this school for any family/​children who might be exploring music classes. My son started when he was about 4yo and now at 9yo, is reading and playing very sophisticated pieces of music. Within two years he easily surpassed my skills with the guitar.

My son has been studying guitar with Kenji since he was 3.5 years old. He’s 7 now, and a confident, growing classical guitarist who regularly writes his own songs. Kenji is an incredibly skilled and patient teacher, and has always struck a perfect balance between moving my son forward with new and challenging material, and helping him to refine his own songwriting. Kenji himself is an extraordinarily talented and disciplined classical guitarist – an example for his students of what’s possible with dedication and practice. I am excited for this expansion and am certain that the teachers Kenji has brought on to teach other instruments will be absolutely world class.

Kenji is an amazing guitar instructor! Fortunately, when I was looking for a guitar instructor for my daughter, my neighbors recommended Kenji. Not only is he musically talented, he also works so well with children! He is extremely patient and encouraging. Kenji provides a nurturing yet challenging environment for his students. His love for music is contagious!